Will.i.am

Will.i.am in 2018

will.i.am
Birth name	William James Adams Jr.
Born	Birth date -1st March 1966 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Origin	Boyle Heights, California, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop, pop, dance
Occupation(s)	Rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, DJ, actor, philanthropist
Years active	1992–present
Labels	Interscope, will.i.am Music Group
Website	will.i.am

William James Adams Jr. (born March 15, 1975), known professionally as will.i.am, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as a founding member of the hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas.

Early life

Will.i.am was born in Los Angeles, California, and was raised in the Boyle Heights neighborhood. He attended Palisades Charter High School.

Career

The Black Eyed Peas

Will.i.am formed the group The Black Eyed Peas in 1995 with apl.de.ap and Taboo. The group achieved worldwide fame with their third album, Elephunk (2003), which included the hit singles "Where Is the Love?" and "Let's Get It Started".

Solo career

Will.i.am has also had a successful solo career, releasing four solo albums: Lost Change (2001), Must B 21 (2003), Songs About Girls (2007), and #willpower (2013). His solo work includes collaborations with artists such as Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, and Miley Cyrus.

Production and other ventures

In addition to his work with The Black Eyed Peas and his solo career, will.i.am has produced music for other artists, including Michael Jackson, Rihanna, and Usher. He has also ventured into acting, appearing in films such as X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Rio.

Philanthropy

Will.i.am is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in the fields of education and technology. He founded the i.am.angel Foundation, which aims to provide educational opportunities and scholarships to underprivileged students.

Personal life

Will.i.am has been open about his struggles with tinnitus, a condition that causes ringing in the ears. He is also a vegan and an advocate for environmental sustainability.

Discography

• Lost Change (2001)
• Must B 21 (2003)
• Songs About Girls (2007)
• #willpower (2013)

Filmography

• X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
• Rio (2011)
• Rio 2 (2014)

Awards and nominations

Will.i.am has received numerous awards and nominations, including Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and American Music Awards.

See also

• The Black Eyed Peas
• List of awards and nominations received by The Black Eyed Peas

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